This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zU.2ADE/147.1 Message Board Post: This is the best that I could do, I found it on the online archives. BARROWS, Robert C. Since I have what I believe is an important message, I have decided to write my own obituary. I passed away on November 7, 1995, after accepting the pain and ravages of prostate cancer since 1989. I was born on November 12, 1927, in Athens County, OH, the son of John and Iva Barrows, both of whom died several years ago. I am survived by my wife, Joan, whom I married in 1954 and three sons, Tom of Tucson, AZ, Bill of Dayton, OH, and Robert, Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Spokane, WA; two granddaughters, Emily and Teresa Barrows of Dayton, OH and three grandsons; a sister, Wanda and husband Karl Rose; a brother, John and wife Jane; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. I attended Ohio University, graduating with high honors and a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering. Later education included studies leading toward a Masters Degree in Engineering. My work history was previously in Engineering Management in several companies. My message consists of an encouragement to all men to be tested for prostate cancer after the age of 40. A test for PSA is most successful. This is not an ``old man's disease,'' but results in 40,000 death per year. I want to thank our many friends who have made our lives enjoyable all these many years. May God bless you all. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to: Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, AZ 85745. I hope this helps! Kat